Alliteration Practice

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What is alliteration?

Back

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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Give an example of alliteration.

Back

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

Front

Which sentence contains alliteration?

Back

"Gary gave gallons of gas to him."

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Does the sentence 'Climb the chair to reach the ceiling.' have alliteration?

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No, it does not have repeating initial consonant sounds.

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What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

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Alliteration can create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.

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Identify the alliterative phrase: 'lovely long limousine' or 'rusty old car'.

Back

'lovely long limousine' is the alliterative phrase.

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What sound is repeated in the phrase 'big brown bear'?

Back

The 'b' sound is repeated.

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Complete the phrase: 'She sells ________ by the ________.'

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seashells, seashore.

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Is 'Run like the wind.' an example of alliteration?

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No, it does not have repeating initial consonant sounds.

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What is a common use of alliteration in poetry?

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To create a musical quality and enhance the imagery.